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Congress Questions UCC State Models After Justice Chavan’s Maharashtra Exit

The Uniform Civil Code is meant to create common rules for certain personal laws.

Maharashtra formed a seven-member committee to prepare a possible UCC framework.

Former judge R.C. Chavan left the committee on September 19.

He said he had disagreements about how the committee was working.

He also objected to the alleged involvement of an outsider.

The Congress party criticized the central government over the issue.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said different states were creating different versions of the UCC.

He argued that the country needs wider discussion and agreement before such reforms are introduced.

Key facts

Panel: A seven-member committee appointed by the Maharashtra government to prepare a UCC framework.
Resignation: R.C. Chavan resigned on September 19.
Stated concerns: Chavan cited differences over the committee’s functioning and alleged involvement of an outsider.
Congress position: Congress said the UCC should follow detailed consultations and broader consensus.
State models: Congress alleged that BJP-ruled states have adopted differing provisions, penalties, procedures and exemptions.
Constitutional question: Jairam Ramesh questioned whether the Constituent Assembly envisioned separate UCCs for each state.
Election reference: Ramesh referred to Amit Shah’s statement that the UCC would be implemented in all NDA-ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha election.

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